Former leading New Zealand publisher and bookseller, and widely experienced judge of both the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Montana New Zealand Book Awards, talks about what he is currently reading, what impresses him and what doesn't, along with chat about the international English language book scene, and links to sites of interest to booklovers.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Christine Cole Catley Short Story Award - Deadline Looms

The deadline for this short story award is just
under two weeks away!

Jointly sponsored by The
New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) and Cape Catley Publishing, the
purpose of the annual Christine Cole Catley Short Story Award is to provide a
platform to support and promote the development of short stories within New Zealand
with a focus on encouraging the development of ideas and the nurturing of
talent.

Entry is open to any New Zealand
citizen or permanent resident residing in NZ or overseas.

The prize
for the winners is as follows:

Adult Entry - 1st $500 and
publication in book form together with other short-listed entries.
Youth Entry – 1st $250 and publication in book form together with other
short-listed entries.
Runners-up may receive Certificates of Merit. Short-listed entries may be
published by Cape Catley Publishing in anthology form together with winning
entries.

Applications Close 5pm
Monday 25 February 2013
Short List Announced Friday 26 April 2013
Winners Announced at NZSA National AGM in May 2013 - Dunedin